Jul 31, 2026 – 4.44pmPlans to kick-start offshore wind power in Victoria are in limbo after the sector’s key advocate, state energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio, resigned without securing a firm agreement with other states about how the industry will be funded.D’Ambrosio on Thursday said Victoria still intended to run a competitive auction for top projects in August, which will allow them to bid for the government support and availability payments needed to make them economically viable.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles